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Published March 12, 2021, 6:55 PM
The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) has announced the development of a technology which can be used as soil and water conditioner for tilapia aquaculture.
The DOST-PCAARRD said the so-called Zeolite-Silica Nanocomposite (ZNC) was developed by a research team from the Central Luzon State University (CLSU), led by Dr. Juvy J. Monserate.
“ZNC is a novel material synthesized and fully characterized at the Central Luzon State University (CLSU)-Nanotechnology R&D (Research and Development) Facility. It is effective in purifying intensified pond water due to its enhanced properties such as 262 m2 /g (surface area), smooth surface morphology, diameter size 38.26±8.32 nanometer, and amorphous,” it said in a statement.